Obituary: Patrick Forde

The Irish World is saddened to hear of the death of Patrick Forde, of Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim.

A long standing member of the Birmingham Irish community, Patrick passed away peacefully at home on July 3 aged 73.

A much-loved member of the community, he was a devoted husband of Angela and a caring father to Martin and Fiona.

A loving grandfather, brother and uncle, he will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Patrick will be received into St Edward’s Church, Selly Park, B29 7DB on Wednesday July 13 at 7.30am. Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday 14 July at 10.30am followed by burial at Widney Manor cemetery, B93 9AA.